Sign Petitions

Items on the Sign Petitions section may or may not be supported by the California Democratic Party or the Auburn Area Democratic Club. These Sign Petition items are for the convenience of our site visitors interested in current progressive issues.

Last fall, voters in California passed Prop 59, a voter instruction calling on Congress to pass the 28th Amendment to overturn Citizens United and get big money out of our elections. It worked. On Thursday, Congressman Adam Schiff of California introduced a House Resolution in Congress proposing a 28th Amendment to the Constitution citing Prop 59. …

In a breakthrough development, President Obama took a game-changing first step toward debt-free college with the free community college plan. Almost immediately, Republicans went on the attack. If Democrats are going to win in 2016, they need to propose bold solutions to the economic problems facing most Americans. That’s why Democracy for America is teaming up …

For years, big banks have gotten away with stealing your right to sue if they wrong you. They do it through the fine print that is written into millions of credit card and banking agreements. It says that if you believe your bank, credit card company or other financial institution has ripped you off or …

Sign and send the petition to Congress: Destroy Trump’s anti-immigrant policies. Permanently protect all TPS recipients! While the Trump administration has been escalating attacks on immigrants at the border, it is also doing so quietly through terminating TPS. Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is a life-saving humanitarian visa, created in the 90s, that allows immigrants fleeing wars, natural disasters, …

CREDO action: Tell California Attorney General Xavier Becerra: Investigate Exxon This petition will be delivered to California Attorney General Xavier Becerra: Join the investigation into Exxon’s possible climate fraud. Sign the petition ► Exxon Mobil’s own scientists told executives about the company’s role in causing climate change as far back as the 1970s. Instead of …

You may have heard: a new gondola is being planned between Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows that directly crosses Granite Chief Wilderness Area. Due to land ownership issues the developer is pushing ahead despite the impacts on the wilderness, wildlife, and the back country character of the landscape. Here’s what Sierra Watch has to say …

It’s official: Trumpcare is dead — at least for now. Tens of millions of Americans are breathing easier today knowing that they won’t immediately lose their access to health care coverage. This is an important victory for Democrats, and for all of the incredible DFA members who worked so hard to kill this awful bill. …

Tell Congress: Permanently protect the Grand Canyon from uranium mining. Click here to sign the petition. The petition to Congress reads: “Pass the Grand Canyon Centennial Protection Act to permanently protect the Grand Canyon and nearby areas from uranium and other mining activities.” The Grand Canyon, one of our nation’s most iconic national parks, turned …

Stop the attack on the Endangered Species Act Sign the petition ► The United States is a worldwide model of stopping human-caused extinction, largely due to the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The ESA passed Congress with overwhelming and bipartisan support, and President Richard Nixon signed it into law in December 1973. Yet, despite its success, …

STOP GUN VIOLENCE: Repeal the Dickey Amendment → Did you know the federal government is legally BANNED from researching ways to prevent gun violence?? That’s because the NRA forced Congress to pass the Dickey Amendment and BAN the CDC from researching on gun violence. We NEED research in order to stop the gun violence epidemic. …

In addition to making massive cuts to healthcare funding, the Trump budget — if enacted — would erase federal funding for the arts and humanities, depriving artists and scholars of crucial support for the work that fuels America’s innovation and creativity, and hindering efforts to allow all Americans to enjoy and participate in our vibrant …

The administration has released a blueprint for environmental destruction. Can you help stop it? For more than 45 years, the Environmental Protection Agency has been America’s chief defender of clean air and water, wildlife, and wild places. Yet just hours after President Trump pledge to “promote clean air and clean water” in a joint statement …

Are you prepared for a 27 percent reduction in your Social Security benefits? If Rep. Sam Johnson (R-TX), Chairman of the House Social Security Subcommittee, has his way, that’s what 70 percent of beneficiaries would see on average under his new plan. The newly introduced “Social Security Reform Act” that conservatives are parading around Washington …

Now is the time to say no to risky oil drilling in America’s Arctic Ocean. The Arctic Ocean is one of the worst places to drill for oil. It risks a pristine region with irreplaceable wildlife like walruses, polar bears, and bowhead whales with the threat of an oil spill that could not be cleaned. Drilling …

We need your help to close one of the biggest loopholes in California’s campaign finance laws. Did you know that in 78% of CA cities, wealthy special interests can give unlimited money to candidates in local elections? Please sign our petition and tell your Assembly Member to vote YES on AB 1089 to support local …

Upcoming Events

Housing Affordability – A Regional Challenge in Placer County. Mark your calendars for Thursday, September 19 at 6:30pm, when AEL hosts local developers (private and not for profit) and architects to talk about the opportunities, costs and challenges of producing housing for the people that live here. This will be a great Workshop tying into …

Our speaker will be Dr. Martin Neft on Medicare Buy-in Options. Please join us! Please take a look at our website Forum to see Marty’s interesting article on this subject. AADC Member meetings are held the first Thursday of each month. Please join us!

Our November speaker will be Heidi Hall. She will talk about rural broadband issues. AADC Member meetings are held the first Thursday of each month. Please join us! About Heidi Hall Heidi is Supervisor of Supervisor District 1 in Nevada County. She grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area in a family of teachers …